Imperial Topaz & Diamond Pendant and Brooch

This 79 carat rare Imperial Topaz is a brilliant root beer color with a red flash.   We designed a setting of solid 18K yellow gold with 10.5 tcw of champagne diamonds. The setting is without a traditional bail, so the chain is secured by the undergallery of the pendant. This can also be worn as a brooch. 

Gemstone: 

Natural Imperial Topaz
Weight: 79.74 carats
Cut: Rectangular Cushion
Origin: Ouro Preto Mines or Minas Gerais, Brazil
Treatment: Natural 
Size (L x W x D): 26.29 x 21.29 x 15.08 mm

Setting:

Solid 18K yellow gold 
Gold weight: 20 grams
8 prongs (4 double prongs)
Birdcage undergallery
Diamonds: 56 Round, Brilliant cut
Color: Champagne 
Clarity: VS/SI
Size: 3.5 mm diameter
Weight: 10. 61ctw
Locking pin for brooch conversion

Chain: 14K yellow gold (solid), 20"

Retail: $ 125,500.00

CGJ: $ 52,000.00

Some interesting facts about Imperial Topaz gemstones:

Imperial Topaz, with its distinct colors of peach, pink, orange, bronze or champagne, is the rarest topaz variety, all natural (no treatment) and one of the most sought-after gemstones. The primary source is the Ouro Preto mines of Minas Gerais, Brazil, which is where this gemstone was mined. Deposits were also found in the Ural Mountains in Russia, and we also have some of the last remaining stock from Russia, as it's all mined out. Imperial topaz was named in honor of the Russian monarchy who prized its luxurious golden-sherry hues. Today, imperial topaz is classified as a very rare collector's gem. While blue topaz is usually irradiated and inexpensive, genuine imperial topaz is not irradiated and can get very expensive, depending upon the quality of the gemstone, and its size.